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Montréal went wild for disco in the '70s, and the best place to hear it was the Lime Light –specifically, the ultra-exclusive third floor, where Robert Ouimet held court. Ouimet presided over some of the best nights Montréal ever witnessed, according to partiers from both sides of the city's English-French divide. This time, we hear from Ouimet himself, along with Lime Light owner Yvon Lafrance and local DJs for whom Lime Light was an unparalleled music education.
All of the parties we feature on Nightclubbing are a big deal. But none of them was literally big like Uncle Jamm’s Army was – during its ‘80s heyday, they packed the Los Angeles Sports Arena with thousands-strong crowds. On this episode of Nightclubbing, you’ll hear from many of the members and...
Published 08/23/18
The Music Institute lasted for only 18 months in the late ‘80s, but the downtown Detroit afterhours club is a huge part of the city’s musical legacy and a key moment in techno history. It helped launch the careers of Alton Miller and Chez Damier (who cofounded it with George Baker), and it’s...
Published 08/16/18